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Happiness Quotes in Tuesdays With Morrie

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Quote #10

After all these months, lying there, unable to move a leg or a foot—how could he find perfection in such an average day?

Then I realized this was the whole point. (24.46-47)

Mitch asks Morrie to describe his idea of the perfect day, and he answers by detailing a totally normal day at home with his family. At first Mitch doesn't understand why he'd pick such a normal day if he could choose anything, but here's the secret: Morrie has realized that the truest happiness lies in the little things around him.